Luxury Sailing Day on the Phoenix Catamaran in Saint Martin

Overview

Step aboard the Phoenix, a spacious sailing catamaran, for a five-hour excursion along the coast of Saint Martin. The day includes morning snacks of fresh fruit and cakes, as well as a freshly prepared lunch served on board. You will sail towards Mullet Bay or Simpson Bay, with the possibility of visiting Maho Beach to watch planes take off and land. Various water activities are available: snorkelling, use of two stand-up paddleboards, and an 18ft (5.5 m) water mat. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included to accompany your relaxation on deck.

Itinerary

1. Little Bay

   We will pick you up at Bobby's Marina at the wooden gazebo in front of Aziana's restaurant. After a short safety briefing, we will cast off along the beautiful shoreline of Sint Maarten. Get comfortable on board, and find your own private spot. Our first stop will be at Little Bay. This small pretty beach is well protected by the outcrop of Fort Amsterdam right on the edge of Philipsburg. There you can enjoy a one hour guided snorkel tour with plenty of sea life, a sunken helicopter and submarine. This is the perfect spot to explore the tropical underwater world. For our snorkelling enthusiasts, Little Bay offers one of the rare beach snorkel locations, as the waters here are generally calm due to its 'cove like' nature and also the installation of solid rocky beach breaks. This makes it an ideal spot for children and beginners, and you can also use our selection of water equipment thus there is plenty to do for all of our guests.

   · 1 h

2. Maho Beach

   We will slowly sail by at Maho Beach, located across the Princess Juliana International Airport runway, where we will watch planes take off and land - depending on plane schedules. We cannot stop there but will try to catch a plane above our mast. An absolutely astonishing view to enjoy while having a cold beverage or socializing at the inside bar. Have yourself a drink (cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages), and allow our hostesses to spoil you. After watching the planes, we will cast off to our next stop, Mullet Bay.

   · 15 min

3. モレット・ベイ

   Our final stop before returning to the dock will be Mullet or Simpson Bay. There, we will drop anchor and enjoy the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Jump into the water for a swim, float along on a noodle, relax on our 18ft floating mat, or take a ride on one of our kayaks or stand-up paddle board. Enjoy drinks (cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages) and food on the large aft deck or flybridge, or just relax and enjoy the view on our sundeck lounge. The forward trampoline area is also open to guests, and is ideal for lounging and soaking up the sun. We will cast-off early enough to ensure our cruise ship guests will arrive back at the starting point on time.

   · 1 h 30 min

How to use your ticket

NOTE: SHIP TIME may differ from local ISLAND TIME. We are on ISLAND TIME. Thanks. Sail The Phoenix is a sailing catamaran; however, sailing is dependent on weather and wind conditions. On days with insufficient wind or when conditions are not suitable for safe sailing, the vessel will operate under motor to ensure guest safety and comfort. Meeting point: Wooden Gazebo at Aziana Restaurant, Bobby’s Marina in Philipsburg Drop-off: We drop off at the SAME location we pick up. Parking: Paid parking is located at Bobby's Marina. Check-in time is between 9:30 and 9:45 at Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg. We will meet you at the wooden gazebo in front of Aziana restaurant. If you come from the cruise ship terminal, it is an easy 10-15-minute walk. Once you leave the whole cruise ship terminal area, turn left on the main street and follow the sidewalk for ~10 minutes. You will first pass Dock Maarten Marina on your left side, and then you will see a colorful sign that points towards tours and other excursions at the entrance of the parking lot for Bobby’s Marina. Please turn left in front of this sign and walk through the parking lot. Turn left after the Great Ferry Express office and you will see Aziana Restaurant on your left and the wooden Gazebo in front of you, where we will meet you. Feel free to wait under the Gazebo before the tour starts. You can find the location using Google Maps: View on map

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed.
• Public transport available nearby.
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Maximum capacity of 38 travellers.
• Immediate confirmation upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers looking for a group relaxation activity
• Water sports enthusiasts (paddleboarding, snorkelling)
• People of all fitness levels

What makes it different

• Water equipment included: 2 paddles and an 18ft (5.5 m) water mat
• Full catering on board (snacks, lunch, alcoholic drinks and sodas)
• Possible visit near Maho Beach to see the aircraft

Frequently asked questions

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Product code: 328786P1

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